Logged · 2026-08-07
Lenin
LENIN is a fairly engaging action drama that has enough surprises to keep the narrative moving, even if few turns remain easy to anticipate. Interestingly, the story itself feels like the driving force rather than the hero, avoiding the usual obsession with larger-than-life protagonist elevation that defines many Telugu commercial entertainers. Yet, despite that refreshing approach, the film left me with mixed feelings by the time the credits rolled. The biggest hurdle lies in its screenplay. Individual scenes often work on their own, but the transitions between them feel abrupt, constantly altering the film’s emotional rhythm. It jumps from light-hearted, feel-good moments to intense drama—and back again—so frequently that the emotional impact of one scene barely has time to settle before the next shifts the mood entirely. As a result, the narrative never fully finds a consistent flow. Bhagyashri Borse is undoubtedly the film’s strongest asset. She brings an effortless charm to every